Whitstone C P School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Whitstone C P School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whitstone Community Primary School, Oak Lane, Whitstone, EX22 6TH
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Whitstone C P School among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Whitstone C P School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whitstone C P School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Residential Home Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| Swannacott Manor Meats Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| The Old Orchard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| J & J Farmers Abattoir Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Chelsfield Farm - Stumble Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2015 |
| Glebe House Cottages Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2016 |
Questions about Whitstone C P School
What is Whitstone C P School's food hygiene rating?
Whitstone C P School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Whitstone C P School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitstone C P School last inspected?
Whitstone C P School was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Whitstone C P School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Whitstone C P School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Whitstone C P School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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